GREAT NEWS FOR REDSOX FANS:

Free agent closer Keith Foulke has signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Red Sox, ESPN's Peter Gammons reports.

The deal includes a vesting option for a fourth season.

Foulke's decision came down to staying with Oakland or going to Boston. Foulke, a right-hander, notched 43 saves in 48 chances last season and went 9-1 with a 2.08 ERA with 88 strikeouts and just 20 walks.